I have finally ventured out in my hand sewed skirt and my hand crocheted top! It's taken me long enough! ! Not great selfie photo of the top though!
They are both very comfortable and I now need more fabric and cotton to repeat this. I am planning a trip to the nearest fabric and wool shop asap.
As a gift, I received a sewing pattern for a skirt. Inspired by the British Sewing Bee I decided I'd have a go. I didn't realise what a big job it was!! I had to choose fabric, find matching cotton, have an emergency dash to hobbycraft for elastic mid make, work out how to lengthen the skirt, and follow the instructions!
I'd never make it on to the sewing bee though - they only give them 3 hours to make a skirt. It took me about twice that! !
Anyway, success. I've learnt loads about my sewing machine and reading patterns. I've learnt to hand baste (or tack in my language) rather than use my machine as it took forever to get the stitches out! I've learnt my real measurements don't match the measurements on the pattern, and it would have been better to go with my usual dress size, and I've learnt I can make clothes for me!
I have not ordered another pattern from ebay. Honestly....
